Recall 12V189000: 2007–2009 Optima Opus

Report received

May 2, 2012

Manufacturer

North american bus industries, inc.

Potentially affected

50vehicles

Model years

2007–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 optima opus29 and opus34 model transit buses, manufactured from august 8, 2007, through september 21, 2009. The pinch bolts in the steering column shaft may loosen to the extent that they may fall out allowing the steering shaft to separate.

Possible consequence

Separation of the steering shaft will result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 7, 2012. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Optima Opus8 complaints
• 2008 Optima Opus1 complaints
• 2009 Optima Opus0 complaints